Best PS5 Games: Top 15 Titles to Play Before PS6
Author: Martin Pavlič / / Updated:
The best PS5 games are those you can enjoy on PS5 Pro and carry to PS6 via backwards compatibility. This Top 15 is updated for 2026, split into exclusives, cross-platform and Pro-enhanced.
Top 15 picks
| # | Game | Why it matters before PS6 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | God of War Ragnarok | Flagship narrative, likely enhanced on PS6 |
| 2 | Horizon Forbidden West | Engine that will stretch on 35 TFLOPS |
| 3 | Spider-Man 2 | Insomniac pipeline to exclusive games |
| 4 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Panel for PS6 vs PS5 leap |
| 5 | Gran Turismo 7 | Path tracing showcase preview |
| 6 | Astro Bot | Haptics lineage to DualSense 2 |
| 7 | Demon’s Souls Remake | Early ray tracing glimpse |
| 8 | Returnal | CPU-intensive loop |
| 9 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | SSD instant world switch |
| 10 | Elden Ring | Open world density test |
| 11 | Baldur’s Gate 3 | AI systems precursor to AI in PS6 |
| 12 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | Cross-gen anchor |
| 13 | Resident Evil 4 Remake | PSSR candidate |
| 14 | Cyberpunk 2077 + Phantom Liberty | How PS6 specs fix compromises |
| 15 | Helldivers 2 | Live service stress test |
Each stays relevant because backwards compatibility ensures day-one access on PS6, and PS6 price at $799+ makes clearing backlog smart before upgrading.
Check games on PS6 for launch lineup and PS5 Pro vs PS6 decision.
Which PS5 games will get PS6 enhancement patches?
Live-service giants and Sony flagships are near-certain to get PS6 patches, while single-player back-catalog depends on per-studio decisions. God of War Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and Gran Turismo 7 top the likelihood list.
Treat this Top 15 as a pre-PS6 buying guide: flagships carry forward via backwards compatibility with likely auto-enhancement from PS6 specs headroom, while niche single-player titles may stay at PS5 settings. Watch PS6 games for patch announcements.
Disc or digital: how should I buy PS5 games before PS6?
Discs resell and reinstall offline, ideal for backlog clearing, while digital suits keep-forever favorites. Match the format to the PS6 edition you plan to buy.
With PS6 price tiers at $799+ and disc production reportedly ending in January 2028, physical PS5 copies bought now stay playable on a disc PS6 and hold resale value. Check the PS6 vs PS5 upgrade math before stocking up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy PS5 games now before PS6?
Yes, backlog carries forward via compatibility, many will be auto-enhanced.
Which games show PS5 Pro best?
GT7, Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2 with Pro patches.
Will these games be cheaper on PS6?
Expect Plus catalog inclusion, but launch price was $69.99 vs future $89.99.
Are these PS6-enhanced?
Most will get auto-enhancement; true exclusives need PS6 hardware.
When will PS5 games get cheapest, before or after PS6 launch?
Back-catalog prices bottom in late-generation sales and dip again at PS6 launch as players sell off collections. Patient buyers win by waiting for the launch-window used flood.